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Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park Review
On the National Register of Historic Places, this 280-acre bay-side island is the site of a virgin hardwood forest and the 1919 home of chemical magnate William Matheson. His caretaker's cottage serves as the park's visitor center. Access is by boat—your own, a rented vessel, or a ferry operated by Robbie's Marina (reservations required). Paddling here from Indian Key Fill, at MM 78.5, is a popular pastime. The only way to do the trails is by a guided ranger walk, offered at 10 am and 2 pm Friday to Sunday. Wear long sleeves and pants, and bring mosquito repellent. On the first weekend in December is the Lignumvitae Christmas Celebration.
- Address: Box 1052, Islamorada, FL, USA, 33036 | Map It
- Phone: 305/664-2540 park; 305/664-9814 ferry
- Cost: $1 for tours; ferry prices fluctuate according to season
- Hours: Park (Matheson yard/picnic grounds) open daily 9-5; house tours Fri.-Sun 10 and 2.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org/lignumvitaekey
- Location: Islamorada
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